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Round ‘em up! Noxen’s Rattlesnake Roundup raises funds for fire company
Crystal Rondinella holds Matilda, a Blue Gold Macaw. Mark Moran | For Times Leader Harrison Malara works the Potato Pancake stand. Mark Moran | For Times Leader Alysha Sherwood holds a rattlesnake so kids can touch the rattle. Mark Moran | For Times Leader […]
Crystal Rondinella holds Matilda, a Blue Gold Macaw.
Mark Moran | For Times Leader
Harrison Malara works the Potato Pancake stand.
Mark Moran | For Times Leader
Alysha Sherwood holds a rattlesnake so kids can touch the rattle.
Mark Moran | For Times Leader
Handlers measure a rattlesnake.
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People walk the midway.
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Lilly Mahalick takes a ride on the swings.
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Alivya McKitish (center) holds a French fry for Alana Rinaldi and Zack McKitish.
Mark Moran | For Times Leader
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NOXEN — The annual rattlesnake roundup returned to the Noxen Volunteer Fire Company grounds this week, featuring four days of live music, educational snake displays, food, rides and family activities. The event, which is the fire company’s biggest fundraiser of the year, began in 1973.
According to noxenpa.com/snakes, education is an important part of the event.
“The Noxen Rattlesnake Roundup has gained popularity throughout the region and is even known in other parts of the U.S.,” the website state. “We’ve heard stories of people making the trip from Philadelphia and Cleveland, and some from as far off as Las Vegas, Nevada!”
The event will continue Sunday, set to wrap up in the evening with a fireworks display.
Sunday schedule
1 p.m.: Grounds open.
1 to 5 p.m.: Snakes on display.
1 p.m.: DJ Ray Phillips.
6 p.m.: Music by Jimmy Stranger.
9:30 p.m.: Fireworks by Pyro Joe LLC.
To learn more, visit the Noxen Volunteer Fire Co. Facebook page.